Black Interiority (12*)
Two films interpreting the physical and mental layers of interior domestic spaces, built around Carrie Mae Weems' exploration of Black female subjectivity.
This film programme is part of the Carrie Mae Weems: Reflections for Now public programme at the Barbican Centre, and presents two films that explore a dialogue around Black lived experience (particularly of Black women) and spaces in our homes.
Carrie Mae Weems explorations of Black female subjectivity serve as a point of departure for this programme, which extends her interest in the spatial and emotional dimensions of interior domestic spaces, most famously explored in her celebrated Kitchen Table Series.
The two films in this programme foreground interior spaces, and explore the everyday lives of their protagonists, creating layered portraits of the African American subjects.
See the Programme section for more information on these films.
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Programme
Unspoken Conversation
USA 1987 dir Iman Uqdah Hameen 24 min
Unspoken Conversation is a thesis film by Iman Uqdah Hameen, whose central character is developing her artistic practice, whilst navigating the gendered demands of the domestic space.
Since being made in 1987, the film has been screened a handful of times, and remains a rare example of a film exploring the experiences of interior sites from a Black female perspective.
A Dream is What You Wake Up From
USA 1978, dirs Larry Bullard, Carolyn Johnson, 50 min
Paired with A Dream Is What You Wake Up From, adopts a mixture of documentary and staged performances to create an intimate portrayal of a group of three Black families capturing splices of life from across spaces of education, home and labour.
Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
